Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes

Ingredients

• •1½ pounds fingerling potatoes
• •1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley
• •1 teaspoon rosemary
• •1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• •2 garlic cloves and end core removed
• •juice of lemon
• •lemon zest
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• •½ teaspoon sea salt

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a large pot of salted water place the well-scrubbed potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. 2Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Using the palm, or the back of a large spatula, press the potatoes until slightly mashed. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
3. 3Add the garlic and cook until slightly brown.
4. 4Remove and toss.
5. 5Add the potatoes and cook without stirring for about 5 to 10 minutes, the bottoms need to be a nice golden brown color. Using a spatula or cooking thongs, turn and cook another 5 to 8 minutes.
6. 6Transfer to a plate. In a bowl mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, vinegar and sea salt.
7. 7Add the potatoes and coat them well gently.